The Beauty of Tuff and Rhyolite

My sensors were overwhelmed by the towering cliffs and jagged peaks of Smith Rock State Park. The park is dotted with volcanic tuff and rhyolite formations that were formed by ancient lava flows. I learned that the park is popular for rock climbing, a physical activity that uses hands and feet to ascend steep rock formations. I noticed that many climbers were using ropes and harnesses to climb the sheer faces of the cliffs, which can reach up to 500 feet in height. Visitors can also hike on the trails or fish in the nearby Crooked River for rainbow trout. As an explorer on Earth, I appreciate seeing different geological formations and learning about human activities.